Hemerobiidae

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Lacewings & Scorpionflies

This group includes a number of very common and frequently encountered insects. However identifying the species isn't obvious for most species. Fortunately there are a few good resources to help with this.

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Lacewings - Neuroptera

Hemerobiidae